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RV51 YVF

2002 BMW 745

Black Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

135,283 mi
Last recorded135,283 miles
Recorded on7 May 2016
Typical for 2002 BMW 74587,962 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV51 YVF
MakeBMW
Model745
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 May 2016 135,283 miles

Fuel pipe slightly damaged front to rear corroded (7.2.2)

oil leek from engine

Pass 2 Jun 2015 132,045 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 23 May 2014 128,573 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

non matching alloy wheels are fitted

Pass 4 Jun 2013 121,118 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 29 May 2012 112,799 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front nearside wheel and tyre wall has slight kerb damage

Pass 29 May 2012 112,799 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front nearside wheel and tyre wall has slight kerb damage

Pass 20 Jul 2011 105,812 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

air bag light is on

plastic covers fitted not alowing full inspection off brake pipes and inner sills

plastic sill gaurds are fitted not alowing full inspection off outter sills

Fail 13 Jul 2011 105,782 miles

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Jun 2010 96,388 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear suspension bottom arm bushs showing signs of splitting, front n/s tyre outer wall minor scuff damage, oil leak around gearbox area, exhaust slightly smokey on tickover

Fail 14 Jun 2010 96,359 miles

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Pass 13 Nov 2008 82,238 miles

Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Lower Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Nov 2007 69,985 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2006 56,656 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 745?

Based on 22,701 MOT tests across 1,670 vehicles.

77.4%
Pass Rate
5,928
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
1,670
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 841
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 607
position lamp(s) not working 411
Brake pipe excessively corroded 341
Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush 311
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RV51 YVF is a 2002 BMW 745 in Black with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 2002 BMW 745 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.1% with a typical mileage of 87,962 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW 745 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 841 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RV51 YVF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 745 typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 24 years old, this BMW 745 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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RV51 YVF is a 2002 BMW 745, first registered on 14 January 2002.

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